Zelda Venter

Multimedia Journalist, Court

Worker loses job after CCTV captures alleged cocaine exchange at company gate

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A Durban cable company successfully defends its decision to dismiss an employee for cocaine use, as the labour court upholds the zero-tolerance policy.

Court ruling affirms pension fund's duty to trace dependents after a member's death

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The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that pension funds have a 12-month period from the date they learn of a member's death to trace dependents and ...

Legal storm brews as Thabo Mbeki fights TRC summons ahead of recusal filing

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Former President Thabo Mbeki has accused the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of rushing his testimony amid a legal challenge regarding the chairperson's impartiality. ...

Watch VideoBrandy ad slogan 'the more you get, the happier you are' under fire

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A recent brandy advertisement has sparked controversy after complaints were lodged, claiming it promotes excessive drinking. The Advertising Regulatory Board's response ...

Three-year waiting period for new attorneys 'is unconstitutional'

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The Gauteng High Court has ruled that the three-year waiting period for newly admitted attorneys to appear in higher courts is unconstitutional, marking a significant ...

'The numbers are a testament to an exclusionary past': LPC fights for transformation in South Africa's legal profession

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The Legal Practice Council defends the Legal Sector Code in court, highlighting the ongoing racial and gender disparities within South Africa's legal profession, ...

Legal Sector Code: Court told it's a step towards transformation in South Africa's legal profession

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Major law firms challenge the Legal Sector Code in court, but counsel for Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi argues that this code is crucial for achieving transformation ...

Supreme Court to review acting Judges' attempted murder road rage prosecution

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The Supreme Court of Appeal is set to review Advocate Roeloff du Plessis' legal challenge against the National Prosecuting Authority's decision to prosecute him ...

Nkabinde Inquiry concludes as Shamila Batohi opts out of further testimony

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Former NDPP Shamila Batohi has decided not to return to the Nkabinde Inquiry, citing concerns over her credibility during cross-examination. This decision raises ...

Medical records released in long-running Tiger Brands listeriosis court battle

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The Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of releasing confidential medical records to support a class action lawsuit against Tiger Brands, linked to a listeriosis ...

Key witness Major-General Johan Booysen backs out of Chauke fitness probe

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The Nkabinde inquiry faces a setback as Major-General Johan Booysen withdraws from testifying, raising questions about the ongoing investigation into Advocate Andrew ...

Gauteng High Court denies Dr Basson’s request to halt disciplinary proceedings

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Dr Wouter Basson, notorious for his role in apartheid's Project Coast, faces ongoing disciplinary proceedings as the Gauteng High Court denies his request for a ...

Zuma and Mbeki’s bid for the removal of Sisi Khampepe dismissed by court

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Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe will continue to lead the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into political interference in TRC cases, following the Gauteng High Court's ...

Court grants permission for critical amputation of child despite parental objections

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The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital secures court approval for a life-saving amputation on a 6-year-old girl, whose parents preferred traditional healing ...

MKP Moves to Block Shamila Batohi’s Pension Amid Ongoing Misconduct Allegations

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The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has approached the Gauteng High Court to prevent the pension payout of former NDPP Advocate Shamila Batohi, citing unresolved misconduct ...

Lekota was not of sound mind says court, his lover 'emptied' his bank account weeks before his death

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The Gauteng High Court has delivered a critical judgment regarding the financial dealings of Mosiuoa Lekota's partner, revealing significant withdrawals from his ...

Reflecting on a legacy: Judge Siraj Desai's 50 years in law

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Retired Judge Siraj Desai reflects on his remarkable 50-year journey in the legal profession, sharing insights from his early challenges as one of the few attorneys ...

RTMC CEO Makhosini Msibi wins court battle to lift eight month suspension

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RTMC CEO Advocate Makhosini Msibi successfully challenged his precautionary suspension in the Gauteng High Court, arguing that the Board lacked the authority to ...

Durban family seeks help from CSOS after more than year-long sewerage nightmare

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A Durban family has turned to the Community Schemes Ombud Service after enduring a foul sewerage smell and cockroach infestation for over a year, highlighting the ...

RAF liable for driver damages after passenger pulls the handbrake

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The Western Cape High Court recently ruled on a case where a passenger's actions led to a serious accident, raising questions about liability under the Road Accident ...

The legal showdown over matric results publication returns to court

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The Gauteng High Court will hear a pivotal case next week regarding the legality of publishing matric results, as the Department of Basic Education seeks to appeal ...

Thabo Bester fails in bid to return to Gauteng prison, must remain in KZN

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Thabo Bester's urgent application to be transferred back to Gauteng prison was denied by the Gauteng High Court, with the judge citing security reasons and the availability ...

Correctional Services says Thabo Bester’s transfer to eBongweni is lawful, citing his history and escape risk

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Thabo Bester's transfer to the eBongweni Supermax Prison has raised legal questions about the process and security measures involved.

Mother sues hospital for R500k after burying wrong baby

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After a devastating mix-up at a North West Province hospital, a mother is suing for R500,000 after unknowingly burying the wrong baby. The incident highlights serious ...

Watch VideoARB rules Valentine's Day 'sperm' ad does not promote gender-based violence

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The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that a controversial Valentine's Day advertisement does not promote gender-based violence, despite several complaints. ...